Mercedes-Benz W109 300 SEL 3.5 Sedan
147 kW200 PS197 hp1969–1972
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- Power
- 147 kW 200 PS · 197 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.0 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
- Displacement
- 3,499 cm³
The Mercedes-Benz W109 3.5 300 SEL uses a 3.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 147 kW (200 PS), in sedan form. In the W109 3.5 300 SEL, power reaches the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
Of the 2 versions in the W109 line-up, the W109 3.5 300 SEL is the entry version - the 6.3 300 SEL (184 kW) delivers 25% more. In figures, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 s and tops out at 205 km/h.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,499 cm³ 3.5 l · 214 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 147 kW 200 PS · 197 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 205 km/h 127 mph |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1969–1972 |
| Generation | W109 (1965–1972) |
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